Functional object - THELMA DRUMMOND COLLECTION: ANSONIA CLOCK, Late 1800s

Historical information

The Ansonia Clock Company was founded in Connecticut in 1851 and moved to a factory in New York in 1878. It ceased operations in 2006. This clock can be dated to c. 1870's.

Physical description

Wooden American Kitchen clock made by the Ansonia Clock company with acid etched glass door showing a peacock and birds, chromed disc pendulum and winding key. Clock has a 30 hour movement with time and strike, partial paper label on back.

Inscriptions & markings

Ansonia Clock Company New York USA

Subjects

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